Master CFD of Savonius Wind Turbine Using ANSYS Fluent, CFD of Savonius wind turbine using ANSYS Fluent with geometry, meshing, transient simulation, and validation.
Course Description
CFD Simulation of a Savonius Wind Turbine Using ANSYS Fluent
Learn how to build, simulate, and validate a 2D Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) using ANSYS DesignModeler, ANSYS Meshing, and ANSYS Fluent in this hands-on, project-based course.
This course guides you through the complete CFD workflow, from geometry creation and meshing to transient simulation, post-processing, and validation with experimental wind tunnel data.
What You’ll Learn
- Basics of renewable energy and Savonius wind turbine operation
- 2D geometry creation in ANSYS DesignModeler
- Quad meshing with inflation layers and Body of Influence (BoI)
- Transient simulation using the sliding mesh method
- Application of the k-ω SST turbulence model
- Torque and power coefficient calculation
- Post-processing with contours, streamlines, and animations
- Validation of CFD results using experimental data (Blackwell et al., 1977)
Why Take This Course?
Unlike typical CFD tutorials, this course emphasizes result validation, helping you build confidence in your simulations and apply engineering best practices for rotating machinery and unsteady flows.
Who This Course Is For
- Engineering students and final-year project students
- CFD learners interested in wind energy and rotating machinery
- Researchers and professionals seeking a validated CFD case study
Software Used
- ANSYS DesignModeler
- ANSYS Meshing
- ANSYS Fluent
By the end of this course, you’ll have a complete, validated CFD project suitable for academic work, research, or professional portfolios.
